Our tasting experiences offer whisky a taste of festive flavour. Your favourite distillery takeovers and regular calendar events? Tick! Something a bit more festive? Double tick! Each of our Members’ Rooms takes its own spin on tradition. See what’s on and bring a pal or two.
Christmas comes once a year, but membership gives them the Society whisky experience for a whole 365 days! Give the gift of one year’s membership and let them see what the Society all about. They’ll enjoy membership for a year and a specially selected 70cl bottle of whisky, tailored to their taste. The beautiful (and fully recyclable) gift box looks simply splendid under the tree.
Instead of doing individual gifts, share good food and drink and great company. Book a meal, private tasting or event at our Members’ Rooms and celebrate together.
For those who love learning, our Focus on Flavour Education Course and Tasting Pack makes the perfect Christmas gift. This one-hour fully accredited online course is designed for all levels – from seasoned whisky lovers to dabbling drammers. The pack includes four 50ml Society drams along with videos and articles, plus a digital certificate upon completion.
If they don’t already have a Society jacket, or SMWS bobble hat, this is the year! When it comes to whisky, give our Dram-Cierge a call to pick the perfect bottle for them. Or use our website filter to find an experimental or unusual cask type that is sure to surprise and delight.
Our head chef, Nick Fulton, has created a seasonal menu for our Scottish Members’ Rooms.
Coorie into the cosiness of our Members’ Rooms, with spirited drams and deliciously warming dishes.
Book your table and join us this winter.
This is the busiest time of the year, so we highly recommend booking your table in advance to avoid any disappointment.
Seasonal cheer, whisky to share and gifts for all your whisky pals – this is your whisky wonderland
On Tuesday, 9 December, we’re getting into the Christmas spirit with four sherry cask-matured drams and panettone. This is a guided event, so sit back, relax and enjoy. It's whisky with your feet up!
On Friday, 12 December, we’re getting into the Christmas spirit with four sherry cask-matured drams and mince pies. This is a guided event, so sit back, relax and enjoy. It's whisky with your feet up!
Join The Scotch Malt Whisky Society at Edinburgh’s Dominion Cinema on Thursday, 18 December as we screen the classic White Christmas. Your ticket includes a welcome drink, three drams and a cinema snack.
The annual Christmas Party kicks off on Saturday, 20 December from 12pm. We'll have festive-themed cocktails as well as delicious food specials and live music from 4pm to 6pm at this free event.
Join us on Christmas Eve for a cosy afternoon whisky tasting. Enjoy three Society drams that capture the festive spirit of Christmasses past and present. A festive Society one-course supper is included.
Join us for celebration, fine dining, and good company as we celebrate Hogmanay at our in Leith. You will be welcomed by bagpipes, before enjoying champagne and canapés with live music from Moody & Co.
Ring in the New Year with us in Glasgow! Join us for dinner, drams and good company. Your evening begins with a glass of champagne before a four-course meal with four Society whiskies.
Celebrate Hogmanay with bold whisky, rich flavours and spirited company. Kick off the evening with a piper’s welcome, champagne, canapés and live music. Then enjoy a three-course feast paired with rare Society drams.
Not sure what to buy? Ask our teams and they’ll help you find a gift that will please any whisky lover.
Don’t forget, you can also shop in all four of our Members’ Rooms with special opening times to help you make the most of your Christmas shopping time.
+44(0)131 555 2929 | dram-cierge@smws.com
LAST ORDERS – HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
UK: Tuesday, 16 December
Germany: Wednesday, 17 December
Rest of EU: Friday, 12 December
DRAM-CIERGE – FESTIVE OPENING HOURS
Wednesday 24 December: 9am – 1pm
Thursday 25 and Friday 26 December: Closed
Monday 29, Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 December: 9am – 1pm
Thursday 1 and Friday 2 January: Closed
Normal hours resume from Monday 5 January
